First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled a paper that outlines the Scottish Government’s case for Scotland leaving the UK.
The paper – called ‘Building a New Scotland’ – sets out the Scottish Government’s proposals for the economy of an independent Scotland.
The government says independence would “enable the creation of an economy that works for Scotland”. It says the proposals are designed to help businesses to:
- have lower energy prices and secure energy supplies, by increased, better, and greener use of Scotland’s abundant natural energy resources.
- get the workers they need, by reversing Scotland’s long-term population trends, and regaining access to talented and committed people from across Europe and the world.
- benefit from investments made by the Building a New Scotland Fund, including in more energy-efficient business premises, investment in net zero technologies, and better digital and mobile connectivity.
- increase dynamism and productivity by taking a new approach to fair work, one that is better for employers and employees.
- benefit from reformed models of corporate governance that evidence shows improve profitability.
- influence government policy directly through new bodies, like the Scottish Fair Pay Commission, which will assume responsibility for setting the national minimum wage.
Read the full document here.
